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Police confirmed that the victim, Judge Astrit Kalaja of the Tirana appeals court, was “shot inside the courtroom” by a 30-year-old suspect.

'Single adverse remark against judge enough, show-cause not necessary for compulsory retirement': Gujarat HC

“A single uncommunicated adverse remark in the entire service record, or a doubtful integrity, is enough to retire a judicial officer compulsorily in the public interest," Gujarat High Court said.

Govt lawyer alleges humiliation by judge in Maharashtra, hangs self in court building

The purported suicide note mentioned that "JMFC Rafiq Shaikh humiliates me before everyone and doesn't listen to me" and "Tayde who issues summons also doesn't co-operate with him".

Justice Chandrachud was his own man, a disadvantage in a world obsessed with pigeonholing

A judge’s most important qualification is impartiality and non-commitment to any particular idea or point of view. But, in a highly polarised world, neutrality can be seen as a lack of commitment rather than a principled stance. However, neutrality can also be a form of resistance—an assertion that one refuses to be manipulated into extreme positions 

Solutions to invigorate India’s lacklustre arbitration system

India’s arbitration sector is overdue for disruption by market forces. Arbitration Council of India (ACI) should take over arbitrator appointments from courts—but only as a transitional measure. The goal is to nurture a competitive arbitration marketplace, where multiple competing platforms emerge—just like ride-hailing or food delivery services

Can the Supreme Court become an interim Parliament?

This month the Supreme Court will hear a matter examining the scope of Article 141 of the Constitution which says that the law declared by the apex court shall be binding on all courts. The underlying issue centers on a test of legitimacy of legislative power or the Supreme Court’s power under Article 141.

Delhi excise case: Court extends judicial custody of AAP MP Sanjay Singh till November 10

Special Judge M K Nagpal also allowed Singh to sign certain cheques for his family expenses as well as his works as a Member of Parliament.

Use of simple language required in legal profession: SC judge

Justice Khanna, speaking at the valedictory session of International Lawyers' Conference organised by apex Bar body Bar Council of India, said laws were meant to resolve disputes, not become disputed themselves.

TSPSC paper leak: BJP demands resignation of IT Minister, probe by sitting judge

Rama Rao, however, dismissed the resignation demand, saying the TSPSC is an autonomous institution.

Easy to be irresponsible in allegations against registry, judges follow discipline: SC

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandarchud was hearing lawyers mentioning issues with regard to cases arising from a cash-for-job scam in Tamil Nadu being listed before different judges

13 additional judges appointed to 3 HCs; no word yet on few other names recommended by Collegium

Those appointed include six for the Allahabad High Court, five for the Madras High Court, and two for the Karnataka High Court.

Govt likely to clear 5 names recommended for elevation as Supreme Court judges

The sanctioned strength of the apex court is 34, including the Chief Justice of India. Its present working strength is 27.

Man who worked as labourer in Kerala is now a US judge

How Surendran K Pattel, who grew up in poverty in Kerala, carved his own path to success.

Judge filmed smoking in bed during Zoom court hearing, suspended

A Colombian judge has been suspended after she was seen smoking in bed during a virtual court hearing.

Judge allows Elon Musk to add whistleblower claims to Twitter countersuit

A Delaware judge granted on Wednesday Elon Musk's request to add whistleblower claims to his Twitter Inc countersuit.

Judge grants Donald Trump bid for special master in Mar-a-Lago case

The judge had previously signaled her inclination to approve a special master, asking a department lawyer during arguments this month, “What is the harm?”

If a judge clears 50 cases, 100 more are filed: Kiren Rijiju on pendency in courts

Addressing a seminar on the functioning of the Armed Forces Tribunal in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Rijiju said the government is tapping technology to reduce pendency in courts.

Judge orders Twitter to give Elon Musk former executive's documents

Bot and spam accounts on Twitter have become a central issue in the legal fight over whether Musk, who is Tesla Inc's chief executive, must complete his $44 billion acquisition of the social media company.

Bihar judge claims suspended for quick delivery of justice, SC issues notice to state govt

He has cited another judgement where he awarded capital punishment to an accused in four working days of trial, and claimed these verdicts were widely reported in the media and appreciated by the government and public alike.

Supreme Court judge Justice Khanwilkar retires

As parting words I will only say thank you to all for the love and affection. Thank you so much. God bless you, Justice Khanwilkar said.

HC rejects OPS plea against AIADMK GC meet

Justice Krishnan Ramaswamy delivered the verdict on Monday morning, which allowed the EPS faction to hold the GC meet, the supreme decision making body of the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu.

Supreme Court judge MR Shah suffers minor heart attack, stable now

Justice Shah was in Himachal Pradesh when he suffered from minor heart attack and is brought back to Delhi for medical care.

Judge rules for Elon Musk in $13 billion lawsuit over Tesla-SolarCity deal

Tesla shareholders had accused Musk of coercing Tesla’s board into buying SolarCity, a struggling rooftop solar panel maker, to rescue his investment, and had sought up to $13 billion in damages.

Supreme Court judge Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar dies at Gurgaon hospital

The sources did not confirm or deny to PTI whether the judge was suffering from COVID-19.

Judge gives extension to Trump lawyers in travel ban suit

A federal judge in Seattle granted a two-week extension to the Justice Department in a lawsuit alleging that President Donald Trump's immigration order is blocking efforts by legal residents to reunite with their children who are trapped in war-torn countries.